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Elavil Side Effects

The documented risks of these drugs are provided so the public can make informed, educated decisions. Elavil is an older antidepressant drug. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warns that antidepressants can cause suicidal thinking and behavior in children and young adults.

Elavil is also known as Amineurin, Amitriptyline, Amyzol, Endep, Laroxyl, Levate, Tryptanol.

Please note: No one should attempt to get off of psychiatric drugs without doctor’s supervision. To help find medical practitioners in your area, click here.

There have been three drug regulatory agency warnings from Germany and the United States on Elavil (or amitriptyline) causing suicide risk or suicidal behavior.

Elavil Drug Studies:

There have been 20 studies done in 13 countries (Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, United Kingdom and United States) on Elavil (or amitriptyline). These include the following (note that some studies cite more than one side effect, so the list below may not be equal to the total number of studies):

Severe skin rash or hives
Slow or difficult speech
Stroke
Swelling of the face and tongue
Uncontrollable shaking
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Weakness or numbness of an arm/leg
Yellowing of the skin/eyes